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Riesling is the wine for summer – and the riesling celebration Summer of Riesling is back for its seventh year. In Sydney, it will be celebrated with the annual Riesling Festival on January 17. The venue will again be the historic Cell Block Theatre of the Old Sydney Gaol, on the corner of Burton and Forbes Streets, Darlinghurst.

Riesling is the ultimate summer wine because it is so refreshing. This is because it’s delicate, moderate in alcohol, unwooded, with crisp acidity and usually low in sweetness. It can be served very cold, out of the fridge, whereas some white wines such as chardonnay don’t taste their best so cold.

When you enter, you’ll be treated to a glass of Moorilla sparkling riesling and given your own Riedel glass to taste from. There will be food by Buffalo Dining Club and Oysters Unplugged, beer from some of the riesling producers such as Moorilla’s Moo Brew, plus music.

The aim of the Summer of Riesling is to raise the profile of riesling – and presumably sales. Other events are organized. See the web-site: http://summerofriesling.com.au

Time: Midday to 5.30pm.

Tickets: available from Eventbrite (click here), or at the door on the day. Cost: $49.50 to $55.

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About the authorHuon Hooke

Huon Hooke is a leading Australian wine expert, critic and show judge, best known for his weekly columns in Sydney Morning Herald Good Food, and is contributing editor, tasting panel member and columnist at Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine.

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Wish I were in Sydney that weekend. Everyone thinks I’m boring, passe, or addicted to “sweet” wines. Riesling is so misunderstood. I’m a Riesling Hero! Love Steingarten, St. Helga (not so edgy these days) and many of the Vic cool climate examples and some from WA (Frankland and Great Southern) as well as many Tasmanian Rieslings. (Can’t afford the German and Alsace Wines:/ ) Such an amazing food accompaniment with its natural relatively high acidity! It doesn’t overpower the flavours of the dish (like Sauvignon Blanc , for instance), but cuts through any fattiness and oiliness and is a great foil for Asian cuisine. Call me an I’ll give you a Riesling for any dish apart from red meat of course 🙂 )